The nurse is talking to Mrs. Brown, who relates that her husband is a type I male batterer. Based on this information, the nurse would suspect that Mr. Brown tends to:
A) Be at risk for violence to people both within and outside his family.
B) Show intermittent remorse for the violence and abuse that he commits.
C) Demonstrate symptoms of depression and harbor feelings of inadequacy.
D) Purposefully remain socially isolated from people other than those in his family.
A
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When a patient asks why he must be transferred to a subacute unit from the hospital, what would be an appropriate response by the nurse?
a. Reimbursement guidelines limit adults' stays in an acute setting. b. The physician can oversee care more closely in a subacute setting. c. Financial restrictions of insurance limit time spent in an acute care setting. d. Cost and services at the acute care setting are the same as at the hospital.
Maloney (2012) noted some key aspects of time management. The key aspects include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. analysis of how time is currently used b. assessment of time distractions c. requires self-examination of what pursuits are really important d. time must be calculated to fit a diverse staff
The nurse is teaching a community program about endometrial cancer. Which risk factors does the nurse include?
A) Obesity B) Multiparity C) Late onset menarche D) Low-fat diet
The nurse prepares to administer a drug for heart failure to a patient. Which assessment finding does the nurse report to the prescriber before administering the drug?
a. Systolic blood pressure increase from 128 to 136 b. Urine output of 2100 mL in 24 hours c. Weight gain of 1 pound in 3 days d. Heart rate of 54 beats per minute